Oregon final availability report ahead of USC matchup
Oregon and USC released final Big Ten availability reports ahead of Saturday night's matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, clarifying key absences and game-time decisions for both sides. Fans tracking the USC roster and Oregon injuries now have the last official update two hours before kickoff.
Key Takeaways
- Oregon lists tight ends Jamari Johnson and Kendre Harrison as game-time decisions.
- Wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan, running back Simeon Price, linebacker Brayden Platt and offensive lineman Trent Ferguson are out for the Ducks.
- On the USC roster, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and safety Alex Graham are game-time decisions; wide receiver Trent Mosley is doubtful.
- USC has ruled out wide receiver Corey Simms, offensive lineman Kilian O'Connor, linebacker Taylor Johnson and safety Kendarius Reddick.
- Big Ten teams publish availability updates on the three evenings before a game, then a final report two hours before kickoff.
The No. 20 Oregon Ducks (2-1) visit the No. 12 USC Trojans (4-0) in a West Coast Big Ten clash that could shape the College Football Playoff picture. For viewers checking Streaming & TV Alerts, the final designations settle who may suit up before Saturday evening kickoff in Los Angeles.
Who is a game-time decision for Oregon?
According to the final report detailed by 247Sports, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning listed tight ends Jamari Johnson and Kendre Harrison as game-time decisions.
Johnson had been questionable after missing Oregon's previous two games against Oklahoma State and Portland State with an undisclosed injury. He caught four passes for 57 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win over Boise State. Harrison, a freshman who started in Johnson's absence, left the Ducks' 84-0 win over Portland State after four catches for 53 yards.
Lanning said earlier in the week he felt good about Harrison and that Johnson was practicing, adding both "should have availability against USC." Freshman wide receiver Jalen Lott remains doubtful after a broken hand in fall camp and has yet to debut. Starting nickel Carl Williams IV had been trending toward a return after missing the Portland State game.
What does the final USC roster availability report show?
USC entered Saturday with several uncertain names. Defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and safety Alex Graham are game-time decisions. Wide receiver Trent Mosley is doubtful after being listed with a knee injury earlier in the week. Ruled out for the Trojans are wide receiver Corey Simms, offensive lineman Kilian O'Connor, linebacker Taylor Johnson and safety Kendarius Reddick.
Oregon had already ruled out McClellan (broken foot), Ferguson (season-ending knee injury at Oklahoma State), plus Price and Platt, who have yet to dress this season.
Why does this availability report matter for fans?
Under the Big Ten's updated policy, conference teams release designations on each of the three evenings leading into a game before submitting a final report two hours prior to kickoff. Saturday's update is the last official word before Oregon and USC take the field at the Coliseum, helping fantasy players, bettors and live viewers know which skill and defensive pieces may be available.